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Mid Valley Electric

P.O. Box 464
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Mid Valley Electric

P.O. Box 464
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

Mid Valley Electric, has been doing business in the area for years. Our professionalism, integrity and attention to detail is what sets us apart from the rest. Customer service and satisfactory has and will always be our number one importance. Give us a call today!

"We needed a 30 Amp outlet for our travel trailer, I contacted Mid Valley Electric and we had our needed work done within a week."

Darrell M on June 2021

Mid Valley Electric, has been doing business in the area for years. Our professionalism, integrity and attention to detail is what sets us apart from the rest. Customer service and satisfactory has and will always be our number one importance. Give us a call today!

"We needed a 30 Amp outlet for our travel trailer, I contacted Mid Valley Electric and we had our needed work done within a week."

Darrell M on June 2021


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Kolenda Heating & Cooling

404 2nd Ave
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Kolenda Heating & Cooling

404 2nd Ave
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17 years of experience

We specialize in Commercial and Residential Heating & Cooling products and services. We offer Free Estimates and Consultation. We require 50% down at signing of proposal. The Remaining balance is due upon completion. Financing is available upon credit approval.

We specialize in Commercial and Residential Heating & Cooling products and services. We offer Free Estimates and Consultation. We require 50% down at signing of proposal. The Remaining balance is due upon completion. Financing is available upon credit approval.


My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020


AUTO THERAPY

2121 LEE AVE
4.67(
3
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AUTO THERAPY

2121 LEE AVE
4.67(
3
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned independent automotive repair shop since 1995, we offer a number of services in the Bismarck area to keep your vehicle running properly at all times. All services are carried out by our certified, expert auto service and repair technicians who have years of experience performing everything from oil changes to a complete engine overhaul. We use high-tech diagnostic equipment to guarantee your vehicle is repaired and/or serviced correctly the first time around. We only use the highest quality replacement parts, filters, oils, and components when it comes to your car, SUV, pickups, light duty vans, and/or lighter duty vehicles.

Locally owned independent automotive repair shop since 1995, we offer a number of services in the Bismarck area to keep your vehicle running properly at all times. All services are carried out by our certified, expert auto service and repair technicians who have years of experience performing everything from oil changes to a complete engine overhaul. We use high-tech diagnostic equipment to guarantee your vehicle is repaired and/or serviced correctly the first time around. We only use the highest quality replacement parts, filters, oils, and components when it comes to your car, SUV, pickups, light duty vans, and/or lighter duty vehicles.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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